“John knows everything about me, and I know everything about him.” Some of the deeper elements of childhood friendship are illuminated in Zolotow’s expertly crafted first-person narrative about authentic knowledge of a friend’s preferences, differences, fears, and follies. Harvey’s affectionately rendered, colorful artwork characterize the boys while cheerfully exaggerating some of their exploits. Zolotow’s skill in observing and then capturing deeply felt emotions characterizes her consistently outstanding picture-book writing. (Ages 2-4)

What makes someone a best friend?

John knows everything about me, and I know everything about him. So begins the heartwarming story of two young boys who together experience fun times, sad times, happy times, hard times, secret times, and all the in-between times only two best friends can share.

This picture book text, originally published in 1968, is now being republished with glorious new art.